Knight Termite

San Diego pest control

We have been in business, in San Diego, for nearly twenty-five (25) years. We have many years of experience dealing with termites and pest control services. When dealing with such pests, you will want trained specialists and licensed technicians who are knowledgeable in getting rid of such pests.

Knight termite Blog readers special:

SPRING 2012 – FREE TERMITE INSPECTION!

To ensure your home isn’t being destroyed by termites, call Knight Termite for a free inspection today. This free inspection applies to homeowners, whose homes are not up for sale or in escrow.

Remedies can range from an ice pack or surgery. As with any medical problem, always get a medical professional’s diagnosis before treating. Identifying the insect is always helpful, but the best course of action is to see a physician.

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Bed bugs may have originated in the Middle East, living in caves inhabited by bats and humans. Often referred to as blood-sucking parasites, these insects originally lived off the blood of bats, until humans started moving into caves.

The name ”bed bug”, is derived from the insect’s preferred habitat of housing, which IS NOT limited, too just your beds.

These parasites are also known as “Hitchhikers”, because of how they hitch rides to destinations all over the world. Bed bugs begin creating their own families from hitching rides in your luggage, backpacks, shoes, and yes, even your clothes. Once they find a place to call home, you will find these insects in your beds, mattresses, bedding, vehicles, furniture, carpeting, baseboards, and bedside clutter.

A female can lay up to five (5) eggs a day, which can produce anywhere from ten to fifteen (10-15) nymphs per egg. Bed bugs are usually nocturnal, unless, you are infested. They feed between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Bed bugs are not a problem for our licensed technicians. At Knight Termite & Pest Control, we believe the solution is too stop these bugs from infesting your home.

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Swarming is the primary method of colony expansion for all termites. It’s the first sign people see, that lets them know when they have an infestation. Swarmers are usually present in mature colonies that are 3-5 years old, and the number of swarmers varies by species, and is uaually 1%-40% of the colony.

To prepare for the summer flight, the worker termites create an opening in the colony, which may be a break in the mud tube or a kick out hole, in the case of drywood termites. After the flight, the hole will be sealed. After the swarm starts, the termites usually are attracted too the light or a light source, thats why many people find termites on their window sills.

Swarmers are not good flyers, often depending on wind currents to disperse them. Some will lose one or more wings during flight, which you most likely will find on the floor. Most will not survive. It is estimated that 99% of a swarm is killed by predators, such as, other insects or birds.

The time of year swarmers occur, is based on environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity levels. Subterranean termites usually swarm in the spring and drywoods swarm in the fall, sometimes brought on by santa ana conditions in California. Termites have been swarming for millions of years and will continue to do so.

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Before making an offer on your “dream home”, you may want to consider contacting a licensed pest control company, too inspect the property, before making an offer. Having an inspection, may not be the determining factor in making an offer, but it will give you valuable information at a reasonable cost.

An inspection report will note if there were any findings found by the inspector, that may be caused by termites or pests. Some of the conditions contained in reports are:

Drywood or Subterranean termite infestation or damage

Fungus or Dry-Rot

Excessive moisture conditions or conditions that may cause water damage

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Knight Termite

San Diego pest control

We have been in business, in San Diego, for nearly twenty-five (25) years. We have many years of experience dealing with termites and pest control services. When dealing with such pests, you will want trained specialists and licensed technicians who are knowledgeable in getting rid of such pests.

Knight termite Blog readers special:

SPRING 2012 – FREE TERMITE INSPECTION!

To ensure your home isn’t being destroyed by termites, call Knight Termite for a free inspection today. This free inspection applies to homeowners, whose homes are not up for sale or in escrow.

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Protect your home and call us today at: 619-280-2400

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Termites have been known to cause more than 5 billion dollars worth of property damage in the United States every year. As a homeowner, you want to protect your home against any type of termite damage.

Concerned homeowners should contact a professional pest control company to perform regular inspections, to determine where and how the termites might be entering your home, and to ensure properties remain free from any further damage in which termites can cause.

Subterranean termite colonies can contain as many as one (1) million or more members and expand their colonies during swarming.

An indication of Subterranean termite infestation includes mud, grass, or tunnels in the wood.

The following areas and conditions should be inspected for Subterranean termites:

Areas with excessive moisture, including leaking pipes or faucets and water damage of any kind

Call Knight Termite & Pest Control – 619-280-2400

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Knight Termite and Pest Control has been in business, in San Diego, for nearly thirty (30) years. We have many years of experience dealing with termites and pest control services. When dealing with such pests, you will want trained specialists and licensed technicians who are knowledgeable in getting rid of such pests.
Call Knight Termite & Pest Control: 619-280-2400
4562 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 9 San Diego, CA 92120
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